Shoulder Steak vs London Broil

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I bought a piece of shoulder steak. Can I cook it like a london broil - marinating it and then broiling for around fifteen minutes?

Peter Duniho · Accepted Answer

Can I cook it like a london broil - marinating it and then broiling for around fifteen minutes?

London broil is traditionally prepared using flank steak, but the technique works well for other lean/tough cuts. Your shoulder steak may have more connective tissue than one would typically find in a flank or skirt steak, but not so much that most would find it a problem.
Marinating and grilling or broiling along the lines of London broil will work fine, as long as you're prepared to accept the extra gristle. Otherwise, consider a longer braising approach to break down the connective tissue.
For more information, see e.g.:
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AMtwo · Answer

Shoulder steak & London broil are often used interchangeably. I won't bother with technical/pedantic differences, as practically speaking, the exact same cut of meat may be labeled "shoulder steak" at one grocer and "London broil" at another.
So yes, your shoulder steak is what you are used to seeing as London broil. So you can cook it exactly the same. ?

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